colemak-dhk
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Description:
Colemak mod for more comfortable typing (DHk variant)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @colemakmods  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: keyboard layout ergonomic typing colemak input-method
Install: brew install --cask colemak-dhk
About:
Colemak-DH is a keyboard layout modification designed to improve ergonomics and typing efficiency by reducing finger strain. The DHk variant specifically optimizes key placement for better comfort on standard keyboards. This package installs the layout system-wide for macOS.
Key Features:
  • Ergonomic key placement reduces finger strain
  • Optimized for modern keyboards (DHk variant)
  • System-wide installation on macOS
  • Improved typing efficiency over QWERTY
Use Cases:
  • Replacing QWERTY for comfortable daily typing
  • Reducing risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
  • Improving typing speed and accuracy
Alternatives:
  • colemak – Standard Colemak without DH optimization
  • colemak-dh – DH variant optimized for matrix keyboards
  • dvorak – Alternative ergonomic layout with different philosophy
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0b0cc012